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How to fix Microsoft word error code 0xc000012f

John McKeever 0 Reputation points
2025-03-09T14:15:22.5066667+00:00

When I try to open Word or Excel I get error code 0xc000012f

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  1. Emi Zhang-MSFT 28,666 Reputation points Microsoft External Staff
    2025-03-10T08:29:55.5666667+00:00

    Hi,

    Did this problem appear in all files?

    What version of Office did you use?

    Error code 0xc000012f typically indicates a problem with corrupted system files or program files. Here are some steps you can try to resolve this issue:

    I suggest you run System File Checker: Open Command Prompt as an administrator- Type sfc /scannow and press Enter- Wait for the scan to complete and follow any instructions.

    You can also try to run an online repair for Office: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/office/repair-an-office-application-7821d4b6-7c1d-4205-aa0e-a6b40c5bb88b

    Please be a bit more precise to explain your problem or you can upload a screenshot so that I can get more accurate solutions to this problem. I’m glad to help and follow up your reply.

    If the response is helpful, please click "Accept Answer" and upvote it.

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